ADDITIONAL WARNING SIGNS AND TRAPS LEADING TO RELAPSE
Bef=
ore
recovering people relapse, there are often signs that warn of the dangers
ahead. If you are aware of some of these signs, you can check yourself and
others. If you notice these symptoms in yourself, take action to keep yours=
elf
on the right track.
Hopelessness: Thinking that it w=
ill
never get any better; that there's no point in trying to stay clean and sob=
er
because nothing gets better anyway.
Reliance on
Relationships for Sobriety: Saying, "I have a new friend, and she'll
keep me sober, no matter what." No one can guarantee your sobriety but
you.
Unreasonable
Resentments: Getting
mad unreasonably can make you pick up your drug of choice. Also, you can fo=
rget
that you get hurt if you use
alcohol or other drugs and you can mistakenly think, "Boy, will he =
be
sorry when I get drunk. It will be his fault."
Isolation: Not wanting to see
anyone or to discuss your sobriety. This may mean that you are setting your=
self
up for a fall and don't want anyone close enough to confront you